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Bombings/Explosions

Five killed in Nigeria mosque attack, police say

Remnants are seen inside the Al-Adum Jumaat Mosque a day after an explosion that struck the mosque following evening prayers near Gamboru Market in Maiduguri, Borno State, Nigeria, December 25, 2025. REUTERS/Ahmed Kingimi
Remnants are seen inside the Al-Adum Jumaat Mosque a day after an explosion that struck the mosque following evening prayers near Gamboru Market in Maiduguri, Borno State, Nigeria, December 25, 2025. REUTERS/Ahmed Kingimi

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Late convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein in an image released by the Department of Justice on Dec 19.
Late convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein in an image released by the Department of Justice on Dec 19.

Nigeria mosque bombing kills at least seven

A screenshot from a video upload to social media, said to be of the scene of the blast in the northeastern Nigerian city of Maiduguri.
A screenshot from a video upload to social media, said to be of the scene of the blast in the northeastern Nigerian city of Maiduguri.

Two police officers killed in explosion in Moscow

Explosion rips through Pennsylvania nursing home

Firefighters work at the site after a gas explosion caused a partial building collapse at the Silver Lake Nursing Home in Bristol, Pennsylvania, U.S. December 23, 2025. REUTERS/Bastiaan Slabbers
Firefighters work at the site after a gas explosion caused a partial building collapse at the Silver Lake Nursing Home in Bristol, Pennsylvania, U.S. December 23, 2025. REUTERS/Bastiaan Slabbers

Malaysia downplays Nilai homemade blast amid regional jitters over recent attacks

An area in Nilai, Negri Sembilan was secured after an explosion in the early morning of Dec 22, 2025.
An area in Nilai, Negri Sembilan was secured after an explosion in the early morning of Dec 22, 2025.

Three seriously hurt in explosion at chemical plant in France

Officials said there was no risk of toxicity to local residents “at this time” after the explosion in Lyon.
Officials said there was no risk of toxicity to local residents “at this time” after the explosion in Lyon.

Malaysian cops find makeshift bombs in Negeri Sembilan apartment after report of explosion

Malaysian police have discovered three items believed to be improvised explosive devices from an apartment in Negeri Sembilan.
Malaysian police have discovered three items believed to be improvised explosive devices from an apartment in Negeri Sembilan.

Top Russian general killed in Moscow car blast hours after US talks

An investigator works at the scene where Lieutenant General Fanil Sarvarov, head of the Russian General Staff's army operational training directorate, was reportedly killed in a car bomb in Moscow, Russia, December 22, 2025, in this still image taken from video. Russia's Investigative Committee/Handout via REUTERS
An investigator works at the scene where Lieutenant General Fanil Sarvarov, head of the Russian General Staff's army operational training directorate, was reportedly killed in a car bomb in Moscow, Russia, December 22, 2025, in this still image taken from video. Russia's Investigative Committee/Handout via REUTERS

Thailand strikes building in Cambodia’s border casino hub

Poipet is a major land crossing between the two nations that are engaged in renewed border clashes.
Poipet is a major land crossing between the two nations that are engaged in renewed border clashes.

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MDDI (P) 046/10/2025. Published by SPH Media Limited, Co. Regn. No.202120748H. Copyright © 2025 SPH Media Limited. All rights reserved.